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... supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at back panel) VIA... USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core...
... supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at back panel) VIA... USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - P7P55D-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/ Core...
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... 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Product...
... 6.0Gb/s label 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA module 1 x TurboV Remote 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables with different models. Product...
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ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For effective use of a higher frequency with the same ... the maximum DIMM frequency of up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of memory, we recommend that you do any of...
ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in BIOS. For effective use of a higher frequency with the same ... the maximum DIMM frequency of up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use DIMMs of memory, we recommend that you do any of...
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...8226; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement,... the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. ...
...8226; If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 2-25 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement,... the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set of failsafe settings. ...
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... allow you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such..., compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1
... allow you change the default BIOS settings except in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such..., compatibility, or performance. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-1
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... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Premium VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: P7P55D.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] ...
... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22] FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7P55D-E Premium VER: 0209 DATE: 07/28/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...: A:\ A: P7P55D.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] ...
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... achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Scroll down to...
... achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto D.O.C.P X.M.P. Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-15 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set the profile(s) supported by adjusting BCLK frequency. Scroll down to...
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... DIMM frequency of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to... [XXX] Allows you set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Profile feature in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to adjust the PCIE frequency.
... DIMM frequency of the following sub-items: DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] [4 DRAM Clock] - [10 DRAM Clock] [11 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-17 If this menu allow you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to... [XXX] Allows you set the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) frequency. Profile feature in this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.7 QPI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [D.O.C.P.] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to adjust the PCIE frequency.
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Different sub-items appear according to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [...
Different sub-items appear according to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 3-19 You may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [...
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... installed devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista... without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures...
... installed devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista... without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures...
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...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button...hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re...
...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-3 Launching PC Probe II 1. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button...hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re...
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... during POST. • See the software manual in the • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for better performance. in the bundled motherboard...drives only. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be launched directly. • Installation of powering on the computer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-7 The First Screen Express Gate SSD's first screen appears within a few seconds of at ...
... during POST. • See the software manual in the • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. See chapter 3 for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD supports SATA devices connected to http://support.asus.com for better performance. in the bundled motherboard...drives only. • Your monitor must support the screen resolution of 1024 x 768, or ASUS Express Gate will be launched directly. • Installation of powering on the computer. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-7 The First Screen Express Gate SSD's first screen appears within a few seconds of at ...
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...of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the phase bars varies depending on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Follow the screen instructions to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-9 Set the ...T.Probe item in the Windows® environment with the bundled T.Probe application Installing ASUS T.Probe To install ASUS T.Probe on motherboard model.
...of the motherboard user manual for detailed instructions of the phase bars varies depending on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Follow the screen instructions to run at lower temperatures and extending their lifespan. Chapter 4 ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-9 Set the ...T.Probe item in the Windows® environment with the bundled T.Probe application Installing ASUS T.Probe To install ASUS T.Probe on motherboard model.
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... Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. You can also click More...settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-11
... Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. You can also click More...settings will be stored in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 4-11
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For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multiple GPU technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...) can provide at least the minimum power required by your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX ...
For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: 5.1 Multiple GPU technology support ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...) can provide at least the minimum power required by your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for reference only. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In CrossFireX ...